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How to uninstall iTunes from your computer

This web page is about iTunes for Windows. Below you can find details on how to uninstall it from your PC. It was developed for Windows by Apple Inc.. More data about Apple Inc. can be seen here. More information about the program iTunes can be seen at . The application is often located in the C:\Program Files\iTunes directory (same installation drive as Windows). MsiExec.exe /I{3079C5C8-325A-4354-A733-456BACA1E5FB} is the full command line if you want to remove iTunes. iTunes's primary file takes around 2.90 MB (3039544 bytes) and is named iTunes.exe.

The executable files below are part of iTunes. They occupy about 3.06 MB (3203696 bytes) on disk.

  • iTunes.exe (2.90 MB)
  • iTunesHelper.exe (160.30 KB)


The current web page applies to iTunes version 12.3.3.17 only. You can find here a few links to other iTunes versions:

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Following the uninstall process, the application leaves leftovers on the PC. Part_A few of these are listed below.

Folders left behind when you uninstall iTunes:
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Apple Computer\iTunes
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes

The files below are left behind on your disk when you remove iTunes:
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\Acknowledgements.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\CD Configuration\gearcdrdll.cfg
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\CD Configuration\gearcdroem.cfg
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\CD Configuration\gearcdrtype.cfg
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gnsdk_dsp.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gnsdk_link.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gnsdk_manager.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gnsdk_musicid.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\gnsdk_submit.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iPodUpdaterExt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\About iTunes.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AboutBox.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AppConfig.plist
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AppleTVSetup.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AppleTVStream.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AppleTVSync.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AppsIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\AudiobooksIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\BooksIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\CleanLyrics.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\ColumnWidths.plist
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DeviceCapacityBox.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsAdvanced.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsAppleTVMedia.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsApps.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsAudiobooks.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsBackup.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsBookmarks.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsBooks.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsCalendars.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsContacts.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsFileSharing.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsGames.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsGeneralAppleTV.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsGeneralAppleTVStreaming.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsiTunesMatch.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsiTunesU.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsMail.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsMovies.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsMusic.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsOptionsIPod.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsOptionsShuffle.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsPhotos.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsPodcasts.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsRentalItem.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsRentedMovies.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsRingtones.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsSummaryVersion.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsTVShows.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsVolumeLimitPanel.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DevicePrefsWorkouts.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DeviceSetup.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DeviceSetupEULA.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\DeviceSetupRestore.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\EQWindow.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\GeniusIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\genresLoc.plist
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\HomeSharingOn.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iPad License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iPhone License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iPod License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iPod touch License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iTunesExtraGridView.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iTunesHelpUnavailable.html
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iTunesLocalized.dll
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\iTunesUIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\License.rtf
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\Localizable.strings
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\MasteredForiTunes.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\MoviesIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\MusicIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\ParentalAdvisory.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PlaylistDragIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PlaylistIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PodcastsIntro.itxib
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PodcastViewButton.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\01.Playlist.Songs.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\02.Playlist.UserRatings.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\03.Playlist.DatesPlayed.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\04.Playlist.Custom.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\05.AlbumList.SongsByAlbum.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\06.AlbumList.ListOfAlbums.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\07.Insert.TextOnly.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\08.Insert.Mosaic.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\09.Insert.WhiteMosaic.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\10.Insert.SingleCover.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\11.Insert.TextOnlyBW.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\12.Insert.MosaicBW.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\13.Insert.SingleSideBW.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\14.Insert.LargePlaylistBW.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\15.Media.PlainPaper.SS.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\PrintingTemplates\16.Media.PlainPaper.DS.xml
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\RatingCaution.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\RatingCleanMask.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\RatingExplicitMask.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\SortPrefixes.plist
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\StoreBuyButton.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\StoreGetButton.png
  • C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.Resources\ar.lproj\StoreGiftButton.png

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be removed; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aa\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aax\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aif\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aifc\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aiff\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cda\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cdda\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipa\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipg\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipsw\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itdb\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ite\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itl\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itlp\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itls\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itms\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itpc\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m3u\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m3u8\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4a\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4b\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4p\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4r\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4v\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mov\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp2\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp3\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mpeg\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mpg\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pcast\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pls\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rmp\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wav\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wave\OpenWithList\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\iTunes.Application
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Apple Computer, Inc.\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Apple Computer, Inc.\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\Media\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{A31C5565-90D9-4615-AE13-94D86C3836C7}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Classes\AppID\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Clients\Media\iTunes
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\iTunes.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\MozillaPlugins\@Apple.com/iTunes,version=

Registry values that are not removed from your PC:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aa\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aa
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aax\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aax
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aif\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aif
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aifc\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aifc
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aiff\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.aiff
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cda\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.cda
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cdda\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cdda\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.cdda
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipa\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.ipa
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipg\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.ipg
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ipsw\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.ipsw
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itb\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.itb
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itdb\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.itdb
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ite\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.ite
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itl\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.itl
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itlp\OpenWithProgids\iTunes.itlp
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itls\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.itls
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itms\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.itms
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.itpc\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.itpc
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m3u\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m3u
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m3u8\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m3u8
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4a\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4a
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4b\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4b\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4b
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4p\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4p
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4r\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4r\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4r
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m4v\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.m4v
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mov\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mov
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp2\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mp2
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp3\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mp3
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mpeg\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mpeg
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mpg\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.mpg
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pcast\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.pcast
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pls\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.pls
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rmp\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.rmp
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wav\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.wav
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wave\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wave\OpenWithProgIds\iTunes.wave
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AudioCD\shell\play\command\iTunes_back
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\iTunes\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\WINDOWS\Installer\{A31C5565-90D9-4615-AE13-94D86C3836C7}\


How to delete iTunes from your PC using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

iTunes is an application offered by Apple Inc.. Frequently, computer users want to erase this application. Sometimes this can be efortful because performing this manually takes some knowledge regarding PCs. One of the best QUICK practice to erase iTunes is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and all around tool to maximize the performance of your Windows PC.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the program by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire the program's design and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful system utility.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the programs existing on your PC will appear

6. Scroll the list of programs until you find iTunes or simply click the Search feature and type in "iTunes". If it is installed on your PC the iTunes application will be found automatically. When you select iTunes in the list of applications, some information about the application is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have about iTunes, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the program you are about to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
For example you can see that for iTunes:





  • The software company is: http://www.apple.com/
  • The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /I{3079C5C8-325A-4354-A733-456BACA1E5FB}
7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will come up. accept the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove iTunes.
Uninstall iTunes


8. After uninstalling iTunes, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of iTunes which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing iTunes using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your system.

Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.



Geographical user distribution

  • Windows 7 (6.1)
  • Windows 8.1 (6.3)
  • 10.0
  • Windows 8 (6.2)
  • Windows XP (5.1)
  • Windows Vista (6.0)
Software Application


Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall iTunes by Apple Inc. from your computer, we are not saying that iTunes by Apple Inc. is not a good application for your computer. This page simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall iTunes supposing you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2016-06-18 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2016-06-18 19:53:30.017